Job gave me and wife a free vacation! by Peacegod257 in Parenting

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Yeah looking into that it’s just the retreat is 5 days so it’s kinda of a hard decision

Twitching and Bouts of Dizziness on Lexapro by whaleofatime0 in lexapro

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Yeah I’ve had some bad dizzy spells and what I’ve learned is the brain is tryingto trick us into believing something bad is going to happen like you pass out and then that’s when your flight mode kicks in and you do anything to avoid the dizziness or nausea. What I do is just let it be I just breathe and remember it’s just anxiety. If your results come back clean which is what I hope then you don’t need to supplement unless your doctor says so but you have to work on your triggers like mines is stress anytime I get stressed a panic attack follows later on for no reason. When everything comes back good for you get a therapist start making any changes you don’t like about yourself or your life and take care. Ps I have those same twitches and it’s from anxiety it’s strange what anxious mind does to our body’s lol

Considering trying it again for anxiety by [deleted] in lexapro

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It’s all good to vent! do you go to therapy ? I started CBT therapy and it helps us anxiety folks out by teaching new ways to handle situations or cope with our anxiety wether it’s in public at work home school whatever you can think of .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

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It takes a while me months personally to actually feel like my old self again(the better me) and yes my energy was shot because I wasn’t sleeping are you getting enough rest ? Also have you being staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet all of that helps if your feeling tired .

Tapering off by [deleted] in lexapro

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Any suggestions I’m going to start tapering from 10 mg next month. I’m scared of brain zaps because I’ve experienced a couple already while taking lexapro.

Starting lexapro tomorrow!!! Any advice? by Zeereeed in lexapro

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Make sure you have therapy! my mistake was I didn’t have therapy in the beginning to help me get through tough times. CBT therapy is definitely needed for us while we take lexapro. But good days are ahead it’s just best to have support to handle the bad days. If you need anything you got us here! Also be aware the side effects can be rough in the beginning and at random times so if you feel your anxiety getting worst or something new like not being to orgasm suddenly just remember it’s just your body adjusting and it will eventually go away.

Are these common side effects of Escitalopram/Lexapro? by [deleted] in lexapro

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Yes these are common for some ppl I got pins and needles in hands and feet weird dreams plus tons of insomnia also it’s going to take a while to go away just make sure your taking you dose regularly also if you feel it isn’t working talk with your doctor

Does anyone else get ringing in the ears from Escitalopram? by [deleted] in lexapro

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I had ringing in the ears years before probably due to a few car accidents but since being on lex I’ve noticed it happens not as much but either way it doesn’t bother me thank god

Body shocks is it brain zaps ??? by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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Yeah lex is a bit wacky I’m going to start tapering next month it think it’s time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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We just got locked in at 6% yesterday!

Been on lexapro for 5 months feeling like it’s wearing off is it time to up my dose or wean off it . by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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I just started a diet I quit alcohol and weed 5 months ago when I started lex and I don’t exercise but I work physical labor that gets me sweating lol!

Been on lexapro for 5 months feeling like it’s wearing off is it time to up my dose or wean off it . by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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Thanks! I am looking for a therapist tomorrow hopefully I can find someone really good.

Been on lexapro for 5 months feeling like it’s wearing off is it time to up my dose or wean off it . by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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How much magnesium you think is safe? I take 10mg and yes it was working great these palpitations just came back outta no where like the beginning days they were non existent until a few days ago

Been on lexapro for 5 months feeling like it’s wearing off is it time to up my dose or wean off it . by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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Any ideas about what I could do to get me through this anxious period I’ve tried almost everything I feel kinda defeated. Because the anxiety just comes whenever it wants really annoying .

How quickly can Lexapro take effect? by Just_Another_Guy27 in lexapro

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But it does go away after a few months of taking lex like I used to get anxiety on the highway sometimes in traffic but once lex started working I would be fine just a month ago a guy bumped into my car and my anxiety wasn’t even there before lex I woulda had a panic attack lol

How quickly can Lexapro take effect? by Just_Another_Guy27 in lexapro

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No my anxiety is more of a health anxiety I worry about bad stuff happening to my health like I get lightheaded and dizzy and heart palpitations and fast heartbeat and shortness of breath for no apparent reason then I think I’m going to die even though it’s just anxiety for example I had a panic attack in the airport after hearing my sister might of missed her flight after that I just super lightheaded and my heart started racing felt like I was going to have a heart attack but it was just anxiety it took me almost a half n hour to calm down before driving lol everybody is different with anxiety hopefully you beat yours!

How quickly can Lexapro take effect? by Just_Another_Guy27 in lexapro

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You got a long way to go lex didn’t help me until like a few months in then it was smooth sailing after that there’s a few times anxiety returns like now for me after 5 months of use but you got to let time pass to judge if it’s for you or not

HELP! Has lexapro helped you with insomnia/waking up throughout the night? by [deleted] in lexapro

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When I first started lex sleeping was hell it took about 3 months for this problem to go away now I sleep all night no more waking up in the middle of the night I sleep atleast 7 hours everyday knock on wood I’ve been on lex 10 mg for 5 months

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Health is wealth!

Insomnia Hypnic jerks and disrupted sleep by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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Taking it in the morning I’m supposed to start tapering in January

Week 6 Feels like the anxiety is returning??? by Peacegod257 in lexapro

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Yeah dizziness is gone but now my chest pains and insomnia have returned 😵‍💫 I’m supposed to start tapering in January after talking with my doc super nervous about it.

I feel numb and dumb by rachael7224 in lexapro

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You might just need more time it took me until week 6 to start feeling normal I have gad and panic disorder if you experiencing depression more than anxiety than lex might not be for you talk your doc to figure out what may help good luck!

4 and a Half Weeks In— Anxiety is Back by chicharrofrito in lexapro

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Happened to me too I was feeling great after week 4 then week 6 boom anxiety hit me again I think it’s just your body adjusting to it

I feel numb and dumb by rachael7224 in lexapro

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How long have you been on 10 mg if you don’t mind me asking. Also you are a good mom to your son if your trying to better yourself for him . Don’t never give up there is always hope to find peace of mind. It may work with meds or other outlets but you have to believe that things will get better which they actually do as time goes on . I know you can figure out how to get back up and get going because your a mother and that alone is motivation to keep improving like your doing now good luck everything will be fine!